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It’s A Pagani Zonda F

A few blog readers with sharp eyesight have noticed that I am running a new header. For those who are wondering what cars those are, they’re the Zonda F by Pagani Automobili. The Zonda F represents the ultimate in Italian Supercars. If there was ever a car that could be considered art, this is it.

The Zonda F is built completely by hand. There will only be 25 made, thus ensuring you won’t see another one in your city (or country for that matter). The 7.3 Liter AMG V-12 puts out 602HP (a 650HP Clubsport version is also available). Even more amazing, the car weighs just 2706 pounds thanks to the use of various exotic – and very expensive – materials. The body is made of carbon fiber, the wheels are made of magnesium and the exhaust is made of titanium.

The low weight helps the Zonda F achieve 1.4 g on the skidpad, a number that was once seen only on racing cars. That much power applied to such a small amount of mass results in 0 to 124MPH in less than 10 seconds, and the car will make it all the way to a top speed of 215MPH.

How much does all this cost? The Pagani Zonda F is the most expensive car you cannot buy if you live in North America. The car is illegal here because it doesn’t meet US emission or safety standards. This has not stop a few extremely wealthy enthusiasts from bringing them into the country for “off road” use.

The two Zonda Fs in my header were originally silver and did not match my blue theme. I thought about emailing Horacio Pagani to make some blue Zonda Fs and retake the photo, but concluded he would just tell me to get lost in Italian. Instead, I commissioned Justin from My PC Rig to work some Photoshop magic.

Below is a Top Gear video review of the Zonda F. The sound coming out of the exhaust is worth the price of admission. Watch the video and you’ll see/hear what I mean.

The Veyron is a blunt instrument with no fineness what-so-ever. I would take a Zonda F over a Veyron any day. There’s a reason why Bugatti has not let Top Gear take it around their track. It would be embarrassed to death. 602HP and 2700lbs equals record setting lap times. 1000HP and 4200lbs equals “I hope there are no turns!”

BTW – The 650HP Zonda F clubsport has a better power to weight ratio than the Veyron. 🙂

Yes, the sound alone is the deal maker for me on this one. Fast and nimble … wish they were street legal in the US and maybe — just maybe — I could save for the rest of my life and get a chance to drive one.

Great choice, John. The Zonda F has always been one of my favorite supercars. I am continually impressed with your knowledge of supercars. The Zonda F, however, is only second in looks, speed, and overall ridiculousness to the Gemballa Carerra GT Mirage Edition. Google that and let your jaw drop. In fact, maybe I will write about it on my blog. 😉

The Gemballa is a tuner car, not a production car. Very few tuners can make a car better than the factory (I think more like none). Sure they may be able to make it goes faster but they upset the overrall package and balance that the factory delivered.

Yes, I agree that few tuners can improve on a car, but this is a prime example of one that can. They took an unbelievably amazing car and made it look better and go faster. Gemballa is world-renowned for being one of the best Porsche tuners.

The Zondas are absolutely stunning mind-blowing examples of supercar artwork. They are beautiful cars, but I agree with some of the above comments that your C6 Z06 header was just a better header. The Bright Blue Z06 header was Eye-Popping. This one isn’t.
BTW, you mentioned a couple of north-americans importing Zondas for ‘off-road’ use. I know Wyclef Jean was one of them – A couple of pictures of his Pagani Zonda were submitted to my site. I have heard that he sold the car since.

I have only just found your site and I like it. I will show it to my son when he comes home because the Zonda is one of his favourites:)

He is 13 and loves Top Gear avidly and all the repeats over and over. Aston Martin is his real ‘wish for car’ and when he gets on the school bus in the morning I shout Aston Martin to him as an incentive to do well:)

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